Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Ar-We-Va Comm School District
108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467
137 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Ar-We-Va Elementary, located in Westside, Iowa, serves as a vital educational hub for its local rural community. As part of the Ar-We-Va Community School District, the elementary school is committed to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a close-knit culture where teachers, staff, and families work collaboratively to encourage student growth and personal development.

By maintaining a smaller educational setting, the school is able to offer a personalized approach to instruction, ensuring that students receive the attention needed to succeed. The institution integrates traditional curriculum standards with community-focused initiatives, aiming to prepare young learners for future success both academically and socially. Its location in Westside reflects its role as a cornerstone of the regional community, dedicated to upholding the values and educational goals of the Ar-We-Va district.
137
Total Students
8.2
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
49.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    123 (89.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.3 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ar-We-Va Comm School District
Phone: (712)663-4313
Website: http://ar-we-va.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 137
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 22
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 11
Grade 5 18
Gender Ratio